What is the Impact Factor of Science China-Mathematics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Science China-Mathematics is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Science China-Mathematics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Science China-Mathematics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.014 (Q1) and an H-index of 52.

Who publishes Science China-Mathematics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Science China-Mathematics is published by Science China Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,295 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Science China-Mathematics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Science China-Mathematics is "SCI CHINA MATH" with common acronym "scmath". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #4,806Top JournalHybridDomestic Journal

Science China-Mathematics

Acronym:scmath

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Abbreviation (ISO):SCI CHINA MATH

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Identifier (ISSN):1674-7283(Print)/1869-1862(Online)

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Publisher:Science China Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Science China-Mathematics

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.014

#4,806

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

52 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

140articles/year

0.54% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Science China Mathematics is committed to publishing high-quality, original results in both basic and applied research. It presents reviews that summarize representative results and achievements in a particular topic or an area, comment on the current state of research, or advise on research directions. In addition, the journal features research papers that report on important original results in all areas of mathematics as well as brief reports that present information in a timely manner on the latest important results.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics89.6%Physics63.8%Mathematical analysis62.4%Pure mathematics56.3%Computer science55%Quantum mechanics52.2%Combinatorics42.5%Geometry38.6%Discrete mathematics32.3%Philosophy30.1%Engineering29.7%Biology27.1%Statistics22.7%Applied mathematics21.5%Chemistry21.5%Economics20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Applied

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank56/492

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank108/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank67/492

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank67/345

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRSCIE	56/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	108/345	Q2
MATHEMATICS	JCISCIE	67/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	67/345	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year116

Total Citations15

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year126

Total Citations98

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year130

Total Citations283

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year116

Total Citations553

2022

IF1.157

Articles / Year102

Total Citations616

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	116	15
2025	1.5	126	98
2024	1.4	130	283
2023	1.4	116	553
2022	1.157	102	616
2021	1.331	113	900
2020	1.025	135	1,179
2019	1.031	170	1,684
2018	1.206	142	1,865
2017	—	163	1,672
2016	—	195	1,597
2015	—	167	2,264

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,806Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2010-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Mathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.014

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.55

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,295 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations609

3-Year Documents370

Citable Documents366

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate28.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Mathematics (miscellaneous)Q1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 7.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

1区 (Zone 1)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1区MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Science China-Mathematics (acronym: scmath, abbr: SCI CHINA MATH, ISSN: 1674-7283) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATHEMATICS, published by Science China Press in China since 1997. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.014 (Q1), an H-index of 52.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 140 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,295 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.